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Instant Pot 140-0021-01 vs KALORIK AFO 47271 SS

Instant Pot 140-0021-01

Instant Pot 140-0021-01

181 reviews

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KALORIK AFO 47271 SS

KALORIK AFO 47271 SS

117 reviews

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Consumer Reports · Best Multi-Cookers of 2022

#7 most mentioned brand

Reddit · r/cooking

Great performance in every mode, including pressure cooker, air fryer, and sous vide

Versatile appliance with multiple functions

Easy to use and of excellent quality material

Complete for immediate use with good amount of accessories

Pressure cooks dry beans fast and works great for rice

Great capacity for larger families

Multiple functions (air fryer, oven, rotisserie, dehydrator, pizza oven)

Comprehensive user manual with helpful preset temperatures and times

Easy to use and learn

Produces delicious food

Not all recipes found online are compatible with this specific model

Some users have had issues with the air frying basket coating peeling

Some users have found the air frying area to be too small

Not flush doors, which can create a safety issue and let heat out

Some users report uneven cooking and burning at the edges

Limited control over temperature and time settings

Verdict

Overall, the Instant Pot 140-0021-01 has received mixed reviews. Some users have had issues with the air frying basket coating peeling, while others have found the air frying area to be too small. Some users have also found the device to be less time-saving than expected, while others have praised its versatility and ease of use. The pressure cooker and air fryer functions have received positive feedback, while some users have noted that the companion app struggles to be relevant. The device has also received some complaints about dents and chipped components upon delivery. However, many users have found the device to be of excellent quality and complete for immediate use, and some have even purchased it as a gift for others.

Verdict

Overall, the KALORIK AFO 47271 SS receives mixed reviews. While some users appreciate its large capacity and multiple functions, others have concerns about the quality of the doors and the uneven cooking. The preset temperatures and times are helpful, but some users would prefer more control over the temperature and time settings. Despite its flaws, many users find the air fryer to be a useful addition to their kitchen and enjoy the delicious food it produces.

Reviews by Topic

Our analysis shows how reviewers feel about different topics. Please note these are not full reviews.

Size

Pretty decent, but not excellent

The air fryer option was the reason I decided to go for it. Now, there is a problem - the separate air fryer lid needs to be kept somewhere, and that, in my kitchen, is a problem. As an air fryer, it is not bad, but it is a smaller one and size is a huge thing for air fryers, so that the air can circulate correctly. It does fit under the cabinets with the lid on, but it gets to be a pain if you need to open it to turn the food

It's huge, cooks large amounts of food but takes up a lot of counter space.

The only aspect that could be seen as a negative for some is the size, its huge and takes up a lot of counter space and its to large to move and store easily. However if you have the space or you need the extra cooking space for a larger family it's worth the counter space.

Health Benefits

My husband talked me into buying the Instant Pot and I'm glad he did. He needs to be on a special diet because of health issues and this allows me to cook meals without the added fat of frying . It is also faster and much healthier and the food tastes more like real food. The pressure cooker and steam features are my favorites so far

Big Families = Big Airfryer

Overall Impression: The Kalorik MAXX air fryer is a great appliance for any family looking to do some healthy cooking.

Cooking Time

Good for the home cook, professionals should stay away

My initial impressions are Instant Pot is of slightly higher quality even if they look made at the same manufacturing plant. The finish seems better, the parts seem more solid, and the interactive interface seems more robust. I preferred the astetics of the Ninjas interface, but that's not nearly as important as cooking. The Instant Pot reminds you to when turn your food- a nice feature so you don't have to watch the clock

Nice oven, but the glass doors slam shut too easily, creating a safety issue!

It is easy to change both the time and the temperature. Bacon - I used the Baking Tray with the Bacon Tray on top of it. The instructions are unclear! The picture diagram shows placing the bacon pan and tray on the 3rd (from the bottom) rack, but the written text states the 4th (or top) rack. Whichever rack you select, make sure you check the bacon as it cooks and make sure you flip it midway through! Times will vary depending on the cut of your bacon and it's very easy to overcook it because it cooks quickly! Again, it is easy to change the time and temperature from the preset ones

Baking

I have plans. to try to bake bread and make yogurt too. There are so many things to do and it makes it fun. Super awesome!!!! [This review was collected as part of a promotion

Good size for 1-3 people, you'll need to turn your racks 1/2 way through

TOAST While this will fit 6 slices of my wider Orowheat bread, it toasts darker on the bottom than it does the top, and the top is what you can see and monitor while it's toasting, so heads up! The preset time for toast is set at 5 minutes and you can adjust the time/darkness level with the multi dial as described above. BAKING- This heats up fast no preheat needed, but you will have to turn the tray 1/2 way though whatever your baking. The insulated rear of the oven maintains the proper temps, while the non insulated doors will not, so un even baking will occur if you don't turn your rack or pan. This is similar with every small oven I've had with glass doors

Power Usage

Yes! I would buy again! I'm thinking I could Use 2!

the Air fryer lid is 6 lbs so it sets down snuggly first time you aim it . Then let's talk Air fry. This is some serious power. It preheats in like a minute to 400° and the position of the rack is perfect height for chicken thighs

instanthome.com

After one false start, a pretty good unit

In the end, the chicken cooked up well with the preset program (although I did pop a breaker a few minutes from the end - this fryer pulls a lot of power and needs a dedicated circuit!). It made a splattered greasy mess of the inside of the fryer, but it cleaned up pretty easily on the sides and doors. There's not much you can do for the exposed heating element on top though. The rotisserie forks are about the weakest spot in the whole works, they are pretty flimsy and washing them in the dishwasher makes them rust

Temperature

Great Functions and Space-saver

Su Vide button on Insta Pot (Take 1)- I tried cooking without the lid, because that’s usually how Sou Vide works- open bath. I forgot that it takes some time to come up to temp. (130F for 3 hours was my goal). It took about half an hour for the Insta Pot to come up to temp and start the clock for 3 hours

The double doors are single pane which is a big disappointment. Single pane doors do not hold in the heat as well as double pane glass doors. Air fryer? more like toaster oven. Yes it "air fries" but not well

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